Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 359.4, Missouri River, Kansas City, MO, 24147 [2012-9732]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 78 / Monday, April 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 0311 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0311 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search’’. They are also available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions on this rule, call or email the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth District; telephone 206–220–7282 email randall.d.overton@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BNSF has requested that the BNSF Swing Bridge across the Columbia River remain closed to vessel traffic to facilitate maintenance of the train signaling system. BNSF will be ‘‘cutting over’’ the train signaling system to a new system on April 30, 2012. During this cut-over the swing span of the BNSF Railway Bridge across the Columbia River will be disabled and the bridge will not be able to be opened. The BNSF Bridge crosses the Columbia River, mile 105.6, and in accordance to NOAA Chart 18526 provides 39 feet of vertical clearance above Columbia River Datum 0.0 while in the closed position. Vessels which do not require a bridge opening may continue to transit beneath the bridge during this closure period. Under normal operation the bridge opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.5. This deviation period is from 8 a.m. on April 30, 2012 through 8 p.m. April 30, 2012. The deviation allows the swing span of the BNSF Railway Bridge across the Columbia River, mile 105.6, to remain in the closed position and need not open for maritime traffic from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. on April 30, 2012. The swing span will be required to open, if needed, for vessels engaged in emergency response operations during this closure period. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.5 at all other times. Waterway usage on this stretch of the Columbia River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and tow vessels to recreational pleasure craft including cabin cruisers and sailing vessels. Mariners will be notified and kept informed of the bridge’s operational status via the Coast Guard Notice to Mariners publication and Broadcast Notice to Mariners as appropriate. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: April 9, 2012. Randall D. Overton, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–9733 Filed 4–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0297] WREIER-AVILES on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:37 Apr 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 359.4, Missouri River, Kansas City, MO Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge across the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri. The deviation is necessary to allow the replacement of eight wire rope lifting cables that operate the lift span. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position while the lift cables are replaced. DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on or about May 15, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 18, 2012 and again from 10 p.m. on or about May 22, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 25, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0297 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0297 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ They are also available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 24147 Guard, telephone 314–269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. The Canadian Pacific Railway requested a temporary deviation for the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, across the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri to remain in the closedto-navigation position for two 60-hour individual closures while the eight wire rope lifting cables that operate the lift span are replaced. The closure period will start at 10 p.m. on or about May 15, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 18, 2012 and again from 10 p.m. on or about May 22, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 25, 2012. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Once the wire rope lifting cables are removed, the lift span will not be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement wire rope lifting cables are installed. The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.687, which states the draws of the bridges across the Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the winter season between the date of closure and date of opening of the commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draws need not open unless at least 24 hours advance notice is given. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Missouri River. The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-tonavigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 51.3 feet above zero on W. B. gage at Kansas City, Missouri. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: April 9, 2012. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers. [FR Doc. 2012–9732 Filed 4–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\23APR1.SGM 23APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9732]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0297]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 359.4, Missouri River, 
Kansas City, MO

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge 
across the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri. The 
deviation is necessary to allow the replacement of eight wire rope 
lifting cables that operate the lift span. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed position while the lift cables are 
replaced.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on or about May 15, 
2012 through 10 a.m. on May 18, 2012 and again from 10 p.m. on or about 
May 22, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 25, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0297 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0297 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available 
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, 
Coast Guard, telephone 314-269-2378, email Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil. If 
you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian Pacific Railway requested a 
temporary deviation for the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, across 
the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri to remain in 
the closed-to-navigation position for two 60-hour individual closures 
while the eight wire rope lifting cables that operate the lift span are 
replaced. The closure period will start at 10 p.m. on or about May 15, 
2012 through 10 a.m. on May 18, 2012 and again from 10 p.m. on or about 
May 22, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 25, 2012.
    Once the wire rope lifting cables are removed, the lift span will 
not be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement wire 
rope lifting cables are installed.
    The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.687, which states the draws of the bridges 
across the Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the 
winter season between the date of closure and date of opening of the 
commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of 
Engineers, the draws need not open unless at least 24 hours advance 
notice is given.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Missouri River. The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, in the 
closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 51.3 
feet above zero on W. B. gage at Kansas City, Missouri. Navigation on 
the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational 
watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the 
waterway users.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 9, 2012.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2012-9732 Filed 4-20-12; 8:45 am]
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